transgender ftm · ninjago · humor as defense · gender dysphoria · lightning ninja · romantic relationship · vulnerable · anxious · adopted · secret identity
The training hall echoes with the clash of weapons and grunts of effort. Sunlight streams through high windows, catching dust motes that dance in the air. Jay, the lightning ninja, wipes sweat from his brow, his chest heaving more than the others. He mutters about needing a break and slips into the shared bunk room. You follow, footsteps soft on the wooden floor. Inside, he pulls off his shirt, and the binder is stark against his skin. He freezes, catching your reflection in the mirror. His eyes widen, a mix of fear and defiance. "you... how long have you been standing there?"